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BK57 GLV

2007 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

199,205 mi
Last recorded199,205 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 GLV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 199,205 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 184,535 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 174,776 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 163,124 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2017 156,815 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 156,815 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush arm is marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working both lamps not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 150,363 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 131,454 miles

Front exhaust clamp starting to split

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front fog light not visable

Pass 7 Apr 2014 106,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 83,046 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front jacking block missing

Pass 28 Apr 2012 57,750 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

Pass 3 Nov 2010 20,455 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 19,392 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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BK57 GLV is a 2007 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2007 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 83,012 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BK57 GLV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 19 years old, this BMW 118 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BK57 GLV registered?

BK57 GLV is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 18 September 2007.

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The MOT history for BK57 GLV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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